Teachers and Instructors, All Other
This category covers teachers and instructors in specialized fields not classified elsewhere, such as vocational trainers, corporate educators, and subject-matter experts who teach in non-traditional settings. They work in schools, training centers, businesses, community organizations, and online platforms, delivering instruction tailored to their specific subject areas or student populations.
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A day in the work
A typical week involves planning lessons or training materials, delivering instruction through lectures or hands-on demonstrations, grading assignments or assessments, and meeting with individual learners to address questions or progress. Depending on the setting, instructors may also maintain records, coordinate with other staff, prepare equipment or materials, and adjust teaching methods based on student performance and feedback.
Who this work suits
You tend to do well in this work if you have strong knowledge in your subject area and enjoy explaining complex ideas clearly. You're organized, patient with learners at different levels, and comfortable adapting your approach based on how people actually learn.
What it takes
Who is hiring
Openings right now
- Associate Teacher Job Position Full-Time · TempCare Childcare Staffing · Fairfield, Solano County · $41,600–$49,920
- Visually Impaired Teacher (K-12) · Department of War Education Activity · Fort Campbell, Kentucky · $38.86–$94.28
- Online English Teacher · Native Camp · Remote · Remote
- Teacher (Special Education) · Bureau of Indian Education · Eagle Butte, South Dakota · $36.23–$72.13
- 0361 Teacher (Computer Science - Grades 6-12) · Department of War Education Activity · Camp Lejeune, North Carolina · $59073–$143310
- Teacher (Social Studies) · Bureau of Indian Education · Eagle Butte, South Dakota · $36.23–$72.13
- Transitional Teacher (Social Studies) · Bureau of Indian Education · Eagle Butte, South Dakota · $36.23–$64.52
- Teacher · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Estill, South Carolina · $57188–$82301
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Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $74,380 | $130,480 | $156,500 | 410 |
| Massachusetts | $71,780 | $100,610 | $101,220 | 830 |
| Kansas | $67,340 | $94,520 | $112,690 | 720 |
| Maryland | $65,010 | $94,070 | $116,820 | 5,120 |
| District of Columbia | $62,180 | $93,040 | $111,530 | 1,050 |
| California | $62,510 | $87,460 | $111,160 | 31,010 |
| Virginia | $62,000 | $85,280 | $108,260 | 3,020 |
| Maine | $65,150 | $84,330 | $97,680 | 240 |
| New York | $52,090 | $78,300 | $113,360 | 2,630 |
| Washington | $56,420 | $77,720 | $102,480 | 1,370 |
| Hawaii | $59,630 | $77,360 | $98,380 | 500 |
| Illinois | $48,830 | $76,450 | $98,550 | 1,140 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Certifications people in this field hold
- Praxis Subject Assessment: English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) — Educational Testing Service
Training
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